Friday, May 17, 2024
Aerial view of approach to Wellington Airport
Airport
By Len Varley 5 Min Read

Wellington Airport Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Traffic Levels

Wellington Airport reporting for the last 12 months shows the airport has now exceeded both pre-pandemic passenger traffic and earnings levels.

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Japan Airlines (JAL) special EXPO 2025 livery
Airline

EXPO 2025: JAL Unveils Special 787 Livery

To celebrate the upcoming World Exposition EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Japan Airlines has unveiled its custom livery design for one of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
Pegasus Airlines staff with aircraft
Airline

Pegasus Airlines Launches Direct Bratislava-Istanbul Service

Pegasus Airlines has launched a brand new direct route between Bratislava Airport (BTS) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW).

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
A WestJet aircraft on climb after takeoff.
Airline

WestJet Expands Winter 787 Flight Scheduling

WestJet has expanded its 787 winter scheduling, adding a year-round service from Calgary to Tokyo and boosting European flight frequencies.

By Len Varley 5 Min Read
Lufthansa ground staff loading air cargo.
Airline

Lufthansa Cargo adds Monterrey to Freighter Flight Schedule

Lufthansa Cargo boosts its North American presence, being the first European operator to offer a connection to Monterrey (MTY), Mexico.

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
An Akasa Air Boeing 737-8-200 parked at dusk.
Airline

Akasa Air Adds Jeddah as Second International Destination

Akasa Air will add Jeddah as its second international destination, planning flight services from Mumbai and Ahmedabad commencing in July.

By Len Varley 5 Min Read
A South African Airways Airbus A320ceo in flight.
Airline

CALC Delivers First Airbus A320ceo to South African Airways

South African Airways has taken delivery of the first of three Airbus A320ceo aircraft from the global lessor CALC.

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
Tailplane of an Air Serbia aircraft.
Airline

Fly2Sky Support Air Serbia With A320 For Summer Season

Under a new ACMI charter agreement, specialist group Fly2Sky will deploy an Airbus A320 on contract to Air Serbia for the summer peak season.

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
Close-up of Avion Express Brasil jet engine nacelle.
Airline

Avion Express Brasil Moves Closer to AOC Approval

Aiming to capitalize on the lucrative Latin America ACMI market, Avion Express Brasil is nearing the final stage of the AOC approval process.

By Len Varley 5 Min Read
A Challenge Group Boeing 747 freighter is loaded at Liège Airport.
Airline

Challenge Group Launches New Dubai Freighter Service

Challenge Group launches a new B747F freighter service connecting Liège (LGG) and Dubai World Central (DWC) with a Tel Aviv (TLV) stopover.

By Len Varley 5 Min Read
A Southwest Airlines 737 on apprach to land.
Airline

Orlando to Nassau: Southwest Airlines Launches New Daily Service

Southwest Airlines will launch a new daily service connecting Orlando Florida to Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, from 4 June.

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
Render of a Fokker Next Gen turboprop aircraft in flight.
Airline

airBaltic Firms Partnership with Fokker Next Gen for Hydrogen Aircraft

airBaltic has partnered with aircraft designer Fokker Next Gen via an MoU, which will see them develop a new hydrogen-powered regional aircraft.

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
Two new flynas Airbus A320neos parked together on the ramp.
Airline

flynas Reports Record Growth in Q1 2024

Saudi LCC flynas reported strong growth in Q1 2024, with a notable rise in passenger numbers of 51% over the comparable period in 2023.

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
Ascend Airways staff with aircraft on tarmac.
Airline

Ascend Airways Operates First Revenue Flight

New UK startup ACMI charter operator Ascend Airways, part of the Avia Solutions Group stable, has now completed its first revenue flight.

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
4 Lufthansa Group in special 'Yes to Europe' livery parked together.
Airline

Lufthansa Group ‘Yes to Europe’ Aircraft Meet in Brussels

Lufthansa Group's 4 special livery 'Yes to Europe' aircraft converged at a ceremony in Brussels on 13 May to promote a strong and free Europe

By Len Varley 3 Min Read
A Qantas A330 on the taxiway.
Airline

Qantas to Suspend Shanghai Flights Amid Low Demand

Having restored the service in October last year, Qantas now plans to suspend its Sydney to Shanghai flights amid lower than expected demand.

By Len Varley 4 Min Read

Travel & Airshow

EURO 2024: View of Berlin Stadium at dusk.
Travel

London Stansted: Gateway to EURO 2024

With UEFA EURO 2024 just a month away, football fans travelling to Germany will find…

By Len Varley 6 Min Read
A passenger atands in front of an airport arrivals and departures screen.
Travel

Travelers Seek More Engagement With Airports: AX24 Survey

Travel trends are changing and travelers are now seeking more from their engagement with airports,…

By AviationSource News 11 Min Read
Aircraft lined up on a busy airport taxiway.
Travel

Philippines Tourism Industry Boom: Over 2 Million Visitors and Counting

Air travel and tourism is booming in the Philippines, with foreign tourism leading a surge…

By Len Varley 5 Min Read
A passenger in an airport terminal watches an aircraft take off.
Travel

‘TikTokation’: How Social Media is Shaping Travel Decisions

Taking a 'TikTokation': A recent survey reveals Millennials and Generation Z’s travels are now likely…

By Len Varley 5 Min Read
Spain Air Passengers Near 20m In First-Quarter of 2024
Travel

Spain Air Passengers Near 20m In First-Quarter of 2024

The travel body for the government in Spain has revealed this week that air passenger…

By James Field 3 Min Read
A RAF Typhoon Display Team aircraft in D-Day invasion stripes.
Airshow

RAF Typhoon Team Mark D-Day with Specially Painted Aircraft

The RAF Typhoon Display Team will field an aircraft painted in 1944 day fighter livery…

By Len Varley 5 Min Read
View of Earth showing North America in shadow during solar eclipse.
Travel

Solar Eclipse Fuels Travel Boom: A Look at Shifting Travel Patterns

Surges in domestic flight bookings during the recent solar eclipse demonstrated the immensity of public…

By Len Varley 4 Min Read
A Croatia Airlines Airbus taking off.
Travel

Croatia Prepares for Record Number of Summer Flights

Croatia's tourism appeal is on the rise, with around 70 airlines offering an impressive 517…

By Len Varley 4 Min Read

Emergencies & Incident Reports

Delta Air Lines 767 to Atlanta Holds Over Sao Paulo with Issue
Emergency

Delta Air Lines 767 to Atlanta Holds Over Sao Paulo with Issue

It has emerged that a Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 bound for Atlanta is holding over it's departure field of…

By James Field
Incident

LATAM Brasil A320 Engine Failure on Approach Brasilia

A LATAM Airlines Brasil A320-200 inbound from Sao Paulo (CGH) shut down…

By Len Varley
Incident

Ground Handler Injured in Fall from TransNusa A320

A ground handler received medical treatment following a fall from a TransNusa…

By Len Varley
Incident

Garuda Indonesia 747 Suffers Engine Failure on Takeoff Makassar

Garuda Indonesia flight GA1105, a Boeing 747-400 bound for Madinah, suffered a…

By Len Varley
Donald Trump's Boeing 757 passes overhead
Incident

Donald Trump Boeing 757 Clips Parked Jet at Florida Airport

A Boeing 757 belonging to former president Donald Trump was involved in…

By Len Varley
Incident

easyJet A320 Sustains Lightning Strike Near Manchester

easyJet flight U22179, an Airbus A320-200 bound for Amsterdam (AMS), suffered a…

By Len Varley

General Aviation

Aerial view of approach to Wellington Airport
Airport

Wellington Airport Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Traffic Levels

Wellington Airport reporting for the last 12 months shows the airport has now exceeded both pre-pandemic passenger traffic and earnings…

By Len Varley 5 Min Read

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A Volaris Airbus A320 is marshalling to a parking spot.
Airline

Volaris Fined US$300,000 for Violating Tarmac Delay Rule

The US DOT has fined Volaris Airlines $30,000 for two instances of holding passengers on grounded flights for periods in…

By Len Varley 4 Min Read

Travel & Airshow

EURO 2024: View of Berlin Stadium at dusk.
Travel

London Stansted: Gateway to EURO 2024

With UEFA EURO 2024 just a month away, football fans travelling to Germany will find…

By Len Varley 6 Min Read
A passenger atands in front of an airport arrivals and departures screen.
Travel

Travelers Seek More Engagement With Airports: AX24 Survey

Travel trends are changing and travelers are now seeking more from their engagement with airports,…

By AviationSource News 11 Min Read
Aircraft lined up on a busy airport taxiway.
Travel

Philippines Tourism Industry Boom: Over 2 Million Visitors and Counting

Air travel and tourism is booming in the Philippines, with foreign tourism leading a surge…

By Len Varley 5 Min Read
A passenger in an airport terminal watches an aircraft take off.
Travel

‘TikTokation’: How Social Media is Shaping Travel Decisions

Taking a 'TikTokation': A recent survey reveals Millennials and Generation Z’s travels are now likely…

By Len Varley 5 Min Read
Spain Air Passengers Near 20m In First-Quarter of 2024
Travel

Spain Air Passengers Near 20m In First-Quarter of 2024

The travel body for the government in Spain has revealed this week that air passenger…

By James Field 3 Min Read
A RAF Typhoon Display Team aircraft in D-Day invasion stripes.
Airshow

RAF Typhoon Team Mark D-Day with Specially Painted Aircraft

The RAF Typhoon Display Team will field an aircraft painted in 1944 day fighter livery…

By Len Varley 5 Min Read

Emergencies & Incidents

Incident

LATAM Brasil A320 Engine Failure on Approach Brasilia

A LATAM Airlines Brasil A320-200 inbound from Sao Paulo (CGH) shut down an engine whilst on approach into Brasilia (BSB)…

By Len Varley 3 Min Read

General Aviation

Aerial view of approach to Wellington Airport
Airport

Wellington Airport Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Traffic Levels

Wellington Airport reporting for the last 12 months shows the airport has now exceeded both pre-pandemic passenger traffic and earnings…

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